Cross Examined
Christian apologists eagerly point out the many places where the Bible gives us new science that was unknown to the ancients. But what would you expect for a book inspired by the omniscient creator of the universe? Let’s investigate. Read more
Christian apologists eagerly point out the many places where the Bible gives us new science that was unknown to the ancients. But what would you expect for a book inspired by the omniscient creator of the universe? Let’s investigate. Read more
Two difficult problems for Christianity, when combined, make a very deep hole for Christian apologists to climb out of. Read more
More stupid arguments Christians must avoid: Christianity is pleasing, nature is intelligible, Joshua made the sun stop, and atheist regimes did far more killing than Christian ones. Read more
Here are a couple of non-religion examples that illustrate how the burden of proof is correctly seen plus some final observations. Read more
Let’s parry another Christian attempt to assign homework to the atheist and expose the strategy behind their deceptive view of the burden of proof. Read more
How can Christians shirk their burden of proof? By having two definitions! As with “faith,” several definitions of “burden of proof” can be handy when supporting a predetermined conclusion. Read more
Here are a few examples of Christians running from their burden of proof. With all the game playing, one wonders when they’re going to actually argue for Christianity. Read more
"Well of course Christians are imperfect—everyone’s imperfect! That’s why the Church is a hospital for sinners. It’s full of imperfect people striving to get better." Let’s take apart this weak metaphor. Read more
Christians may be reluctant to explore precisely why they believe. Is their belief firmly grounded in evidence, or is it more like a custom? A thought experiment from 1931 provides insight. Read more
Let’s give Christianity a break for a moment and look at a typically liberal attitude in which there is selective use of science. What parallels do we find with Christians’ unscientific attitudes? Read more
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